Daddy's little helpers

My husband is building a play fort in our yard for the kids.  They absolutely love going out to help him...even if it's only for 15 mins after he gets home from work.  Look at my younger son's arm around Daddy's shoulder....precious.

Beautiful dunes

I live in paradise... wouldn't you agree?  I loved the way the wind was moving the dune grass as the clouds rolled in at the beach tonight.... beautiful.

Goal!

Well, ok, not really a "goal"....they were practicing at soccer to kick the ball into the net with either foot.  My son loves to run and kick the ball....he may not understand which direction to run in or what the whole object of the game is yet (ha ha), but he does love to wail on that ball.  He had the biggest smile on his face when he got the ball in the net.  :)

My baby

I shot a picture through the sliding glass doors today of my baby boy playing on the porch.  He was riding his tricycle around like a crazy boy - back and forth, back and forth.  Finally I got him to stop and look at me.  Nice smile! ;-)

Boys on the boat

We went out on the boat this morning.  It was such a great time! My older son and I snorkeled all over the reef!  He was such a sponge - asking what every fish was and so genuinely excited to soak up everything.  His favorite sightings were the school of barracudas and the spotted moray eel.  Meanwhile my younger son got "whale rides" on his Daddy's back and rode in the blow-up boat while Daddy towed him around the reef.  It was one of those days where you look up in the sky, throw your arms out, and say "Seriously? THANK YOU!" and just feel gratitude flowing out of you....  I'm sure my face cracked from all the smiling.  I've been dreaming of this day to be able to snorkel with my kids and husband on the reef for a long time.  :)  I snuck this shot of my sons on the bow of the boat as we were getting ready to drive back home.  They were both happy and exhausted; my baby boy just reached over to kiss and hug his brother, and I caught it!  Their bond makes me melt...

Bubble Fun!

The boys had a blast blowing bubbles while Daddy (yes, he is HOME finally after working for 3 days straight DAY AND NIGHT!!!) barbequed dinner for us.  I was just lying on the couch like a blob - I am completely exhausted and run down.  But, I heard screams and giggles and had to find out what was going on.... they were hysterical as they chased bubbles around the porch.  It takes so little to make them happy.  Simple.  Love it.  This picture sure makes me smile.

Talking to Tiger

When my little boy woke up from his nap this afternoon, he leaned on the ottoman and spent about 10 minutes "talking" to his Tiger, and then he wanted Tiger to be in a picture so he was asking him to smile.  One of my son's favorite things to do lately?  He asks me to ask Tiger if he loves him, and then I make Tiger nod his wobbly head like crazy, which makes my son giggle hysterically.  :) I LOVE the sweet innocence of childhood.  There is nothing more pure and good.